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AUDIO MATTERS Digital mics with analogue sound
Audio-Technica has launched two new on-camera shotgun microphones, the ATV-SG1 and ATV-SG1LE, which focus on analogue acoustic design and sound quality. The flagship £175 ATV-SG1 offers dual-channel recording with a -6dB safety track or simultaneous shotgun and wireless lav input, all recorded directly into a camera’s stereo input.
Both models feature a 100mm directional acoustic tube while built-in shock mounts reduce handling noise and RF shielding prevents interference. The SG1 has pro controls including a low-cut filter, gain dial and headphone monitoring, plus a rechargeable battery. The SG1LE is more basic and compact, costing £85. audio-technica.com
PC GONE MAD Hot shift from tilting Laowa Perspective correction and creative effects are made easier thanks to these two new, all-manual wide lenses
Shure way for pro sound on all smart devices and condenser microphones without requiring an external preamp. Where the version improves is
Content creators and podcasters can capture studio-quality dialogue with Shure’s new MVX2U Gen 2 Digital Audio Interface. This single-channel device has been designed to make professional XLR mics easier to use alongside phones, tablets and laptops. The travel-friendly interface lets users connect broadcast-quality mics directly to their recording device via USB-C. The £139 interface provides up to +60dB of clean gain and 48V phantom power, allowing it to drive dynamic
Laowa has unveiled an ultra- wide lens, the 17mm f/4 Zero-D
in its built-in digital signal processing. Features such as Auto Level Mode, a real-time denoiser and Shure’s Digital Popper Stopper help keep consistent dialogue levels while reducing plosives and background noise. Shure’s Motiv desktop and mobile apps offer full control and work across iOS, Android and computers. shure.com
Tilt-Shift, as a more capable big brother to the 17mm f/4 Zero-D Shift we tested recently. Designed to give more precise control over perspective and focus, both offer a wide 104° field of view and are built around Laowa’s Zero-D (zero- distortion) design. This ensures straight lines remain true without needing digital correction, so these lenses are useful for architectural and real estate where geometric accuracy is critical. The tilt-shift version provides ±12mm shift and tilt control, while the shift-only model offers ±11mm shift, helping eliminate keystone distortion in camera and maintain full resolution without post-processing. An expanded image circle also allows use on larger sensors, with up to ±8mm shift on medium format. The tilt function enables precise focus plane control, from extending depth-of-field across a captured scene
GOOD POD Podcasters and content creators can up audio quality with Shure’s brand- new gizmo
to creating stylised miniature effects. A 360° rotation mechanism supports multi-shot stitching, while a 14-blade aperture delivers smoother bokeh and refined highlights. With a 25cm close focus distance, 86mm filter thread and Arca-Swiss mount support, the Laowa lenses are solidly built for pro use. The shift-only version is £1099 while tilt-shift is £1269. venuslens.net
LAOWA POWER These latest 17mm optics come in your choice of shift or tilt- shift versions
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